Presbyter

Definition of Presbyter

Pres´by`ter

n.	1.	An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, n., 1.
	2.	(Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.) One ordained to the second order in the ministry; - called also priest. I rather term the one sort presbyter than priest. - Hooker. New presbyter is but old priest writ large. - Milton.
	3.	(Presbyterian Ch.) A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical.
	4.	A Presbyterian.

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